Lawyer (2-4PQE) - Commercial & Projects

Clayton Utz; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro bono

Job summary

Clayton Utz is seeking a talented lawyer to join the Sydney team working on a broad practice spanning commercial transactions and infrastructure matters. The role offers exposure to major transport, logistics and digital infrastructure projects and a non-hierarchical, collegiate culture with opportunities for client secondments.

You will contribute to acquisitions, commercial structuring, procurement and contract negotiation across airports, rail, ports and related sectors, while developing

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' post‑admission experience in a leading commercial law firm
• Excellent academic credentials
• Experience in commercial transactions, procurement, front‑end projects, corporate, property or another transactional practice
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Strong commercial judgement and an ability to identify practical solutions for clients
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional client service
• A genuine interest in developing a long‑term practice advising owners and operators of major transport, logistics and strategic assets

Responsibilities

• Work on a diverse range of commercial transactions, procurement, project delivery and regulatory matters across airports, rail, ports, telecommunications, logistics and digital infrastructure sectors
• Assist in acquisitions and commercial structuring through to procurement, contract negotiation, project delivery and asset management
• Provide client service excellence and support in a non-hierarchical, collegiate team environment

Skills

2-4 years post-admission experience

Excellent academic credentials

Commercial transactions

Procurement

Front-end projects

Corporate

Property

Drafting & negotiating agreements

Commercial judgement

Communication

Prioritisation

Independence in practice

Job description

The Role Partners Joel Von Thein and Nicholas Fletcher are seeking a talented lawyer to join their growing team based in Sydney. With a unique practice that spans commercial transactions and infrastructure matters, Joel and Nick foster a team culture that is non-hierarchical, collegiate, and flexible. This is a unique opportunity to join a market‑leading practice advising owners and operators of some of Australia's most significant transport, logistics and strategic assets. Our clients include leading airport operators, government‑owned corporations, telecommunications providers and major transport and logistics businesses, and we advise on matters that shape Australia's transport and digital economy. We have a broad commercial practice that combines sophisticated transactions with strategic advisory work. You will work on a diverse range of commercial transactions, procurement, project delivery and regulatory matters across the airports, rail, ports, telecommunications, logistics and digital infrastructure sectors.

The practice is intentionally broad, providing exposure to the full lifecycle of major assets—from acquisitions and commercial structuring through to procurement, contract negotiation, project delivery, operational issues and long‑term asset management. This breadth enables our lawyers to develop into trusted commercial advisers with deep industry knowledge. We work closely with colleagues across the Firm to deliver an integrated, full‑service offering to our clients. Opportunities for client secondments also arise from time to time, providing valuable in‑house commercial experience with major organisations.

Skills & Experience

• 2–4 years' post‑admission experience in a leading commercial law firm
• Excellent academic credentials
• Experience in commercial transactions, procurement, front‑end projects, corporate, property or another transactional practice
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Strong commercial judgement and an ability to identify practical solutions for clients
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional client service
• A genuine interest in developing a long‑term practice advising owners and operators of major transport, logistics and strategic assets

Why Join Clayton Utz?

• World‑class infrastructure and resources to keep your skills sharp and ahead of the curve, including leading AI platforms, Harvey and Mary.
• A focus on health and wellbeing, with initiatives to support your physical and mental health, including lifestyle and gym membership discounts via our partnership with AIA Vitality.
• Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, with flexibility over two years, plus paid superannuation.
• The option to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional leave annually.

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier‑free recruitment process.

In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish.

We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence.

Built around independent thinkers we believe surrounding ourselves with dynamic, ambitious and collaborative individuals is key to creating an environment of success.

In return we're committed to fostering a career path that's unique to each individual.

Imagine what you could achieve at a top law firm that actually values independent thinking. Are you up for the challenge? We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential.

Pro bono is a fundamental part of Clayton Utz.

The traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top‑tier organisations in a range of sectors.

For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here.